One Year Out -- Now What?

Nov. 29, 2009

162 lbs.

I celebrated my one year bandiversary on November 20th. I have lost a total of 51 lbs. and I am only 9 lbs away from my goal weight. I feel good about the progress I have made even though it has not been an easy journey. It has really been rough at times. I have spent more time trying to work the band than I have been working out. I would love to be at goal weight of 153 lbs. by my birthday, Dec. 17th. It will only require that I:

1. do some form of cardio workout 3-4 days

2. drink my water

3. take my vitamins

4. eat the way I am supposed to...

I haven't come this far (and spent over 13,500 dollars) to stop before I get to my goal, which is pretty conservative. My doctor thinks I should go down to the 140's but I think that is too small and would be hard for me to maintain.

Ok...I am on my way to a thinner, healthier, happier me!:cursing:

Congrats on the 51lbs lost this past year, that is fantastic and you should be proud of yourself. You are right, keep up with the excercise, that is one of the biggest keys to the whole thing. Without it you won't lose at the rate you want. You will make your goal for your birthday, just stay focused and do the right thing!! Best of luck with it all!!

Congrats on the Bandiversary and the WL! You can meet your goal, you know what to do! -BG

Keep doing what you're doing. I firmly believe that if we do what we should, the best we can, our weight will level off where it should...I am counting on it!!! Does anyone else agree or disagree? I think these specific nuber goals may be counterproductive...